Convenient Access from Tanglewood
Skip the West Loop and the busiest stretch of Westheimer: from Tanglewood, Houston Dentistry at Memorial is about 8 minutes away on Woodway, Voss and San Felipe. Anyone who wants a dentist near Tanglewood who plans for the long term will find our west Houston office on Fondren Rd, where Dr. Dealla Saab focuses on restorative and cosmetic care.
Leave Tanglewood Park at 5801 Woodway Dr, across the street from Houston Fire Department Station 2, and drive west on Woodway Drive. Turn left onto South Voss Road, then right onto San Felipe Street, which becomes Memorial Drive as it enters Piney Point Village. Turn left on South Piney Point Road and stay straight as it becomes Fondren Rd.
Our office at 2450 Fondren Rd Ste 250, Houston, TX 77063 sits just north of Westheimer Rd, at the end of a drive of roughly 4 miles. Pull up the office in Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions. Briargrove, to the southwest, and Hunters Creek Village, to the northwest, each have a route page of their own.
Why Tanglewood Residents Head West on Woodway
Tanglewood is a deed-restricted neighborhood inside the City of Houston, tucked just outside the West Loop on the north side of Uptown. William Giddings Farrington began developing it in the 1930s and opened it in 1949, borrowing the name from Nathaniel Hawthorne's Tanglewood Tales. Large wooded lots and the live oaks of Tanglewood Boulevard, planted by a local garden club, give it a quiet, established feel.
The boulevard's benches, bike path and walking trails make it a gathering spot, and Tanglewood Park on Woodway, listed among the Houston Parks and Recreation District G parks, got its playground with help from a coin drive run by local children. Original ranch houses have increasingly given way to larger new homes since the 1980s.
In an established neighborhood like this, continuity of care matters. Patients who keep the same dental office for years build a record of x-rays, crowns and gum checks that makes small changes easy to spot. Our visits are one-on-one and never rushed, which gives Dr. Saab time to compare today's findings with earlier ones.
The route matters too. Woodway, Voss and San Felipe let Tanglewood drivers reach us without merging onto the Loop, and appointments begin at 8:00 AM Tuesday through Friday, with Wednesday hours until 5:00 PM.
Keeping Long-Term Smiles Healthy in Tanglewood
Teeth that have served well for decades often carry large fillings, older crowns and some wear from grinding. Replacing a worn restoration before it fails protects the tooth underneath, and a missing tooth is easier to replace before the neighboring teeth begin to drift.
Medications for blood pressure, allergies and other common conditions often reduce saliva, and a drier mouth is more prone to decay along the edges of old fillings and crowns. Regular cleanings, fluoride and a careful look at each restoration help find that decay while it is still small.
Implants are the long-lasting option many adults consider for a missing tooth. Midas 3D guided implant planning and surgical guides help map each implant before treatment starts, and our Advanced Technology page describes the in-office 3D printing used for models, guides and nightguards.
Families are part of the neighborhood too. Children here are zoned to Houston ISD's Briargrove Elementary and Tanglewood Middle School, which took its current name in 2016, and the practice welcomes kids from six months old. Grandparents, parents and children can all be seen in one office in Harris County, a short drive from home.
Comfort matters at every age. Patients who feel anxious can choose nitrous oxide for light relaxation, or oral conscious sedation and IV sedation when a longer restorative appointment is planned.
Rebuilding and Refreshing Smiles with a Dentist Near Tanglewood
Dental Implants
An implant replaces a missing tooth from root to crown and stands on its own instead of leaning on the teeth beside it. Guided planning helps place it in the right position the first time.
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns and fillings repair teeth weakened by age, decay or aging dental work. Same-day crowns milled in the office let many of those repairs wrap up in one visit.
Smile Makeovers
For patients who want to refresh an older smile, a makeover can combine whitening, veneers, crowns or aligners. Each plan begins with a detailed consultation about goals and timing.
Facial Rejuvenation
Years of clenching can leave the jaw sore and tired. This minimally invasive approach relaxes targeted muscles to ease tension from grinding or TMD while softening expression lines.
Sedation Dentistry
Longer appointments for implants or crowns feel more manageable with the right level of relaxation. Options range from nitrous oxide to IV sedation, chosen with Dr. Saab beforehand.
After implants or a makeover, our guide to Long-Term Care & Maintenance Of Your New Smile covers the habits and checkups that protect the work for years. Most makeovers start with an exam, an iTero scan and a conversation about what you would change, then move through treatment in a planned order, often whitening first so new crowns or veneers can match the brighter shade.
Meet Dr. Dealla Saab
Patients in our chair are cared for by Dr. Dealla Saab, whose work blends advanced technology with artistry and compassion. Restorative and cosmetic dentistry are her focus, which suits adults rebuilding worn or missing teeth. She is known for meticulous detail and for helping every patient feel relaxed and valued.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Restorative work is often the biggest dental expense a household faces, so it helps to know the options. The office is in-network with many PPO dental insurance plans and submits claims on your behalf. Without insurance, Wellness Plan members receive 30% off other dental treatment beyond their covered exams and cleanings, and flexible financing can help with implants or a full makeover.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Houston Dentistry at Memorial from Tanglewood, and how do I get there?
It is about 4 miles from Tanglewood Park to our office, usually around 8 minutes. The route follows Woodway Drive west and South Voss Road, then San Felipe Street and Memorial Drive to South Piney Point Road, which turns into Fondren Rd. Choosing a dentist near Tanglewood on this side of town also means you can skip the West Loop entirely.
What are my options for replacing several missing teeth?
Dental implants and bridges are common options, and the right choice depends on where the gaps are and how much bone support remains. When many teeth are worn, broken or missing, full-mouth rehabilitation plans the whole bite at once instead of one tooth at a time. Dr. Saab uses Midas 3D guided planning to map implant positions before treatment begins.
When should an old crown be replaced?
An old crown should be replaced when it cracks, loosens, develops decay at its edge or no longer seals well against the gum. There is no fixed expiration date, which is why checking crowns at each exam matters. A dark line near the gumline, new sensitivity or food catching around the crown are common signs worth having examined.
How do I care for a dental implant once it is placed?
Care for an implant much like a natural tooth: brush twice a day, clean between teeth daily and keep up with regular cleanings. The gum around an implant can still become inflamed, so daily flossing or a water flosser matters. If you grind at night, a nightguard, which our office can 3D print in-house, protects the implant crown from excess force.
Why do my teeth look shorter and flatter than they used to?
Teeth usually look shorter and flatter because years of grinding, clenching or acid erosion have worn down the biting edges. Once enamel is gone it does not grow back, so the first step is finding the cause and protecting what remains. Worn teeth can then be rebuilt with crowns or veneers, and a smile makeover can plan that work in stages.
Schedule Your Visit from Tanglewood
If you would like a dentist near Tanglewood who takes the long view of your smile, call (713) 257-8488 to book. Browse every neighborhood we serve on the Areas We Serve page, or start with our Dentist Houston, TX homepage.